Man City won all three head-to-head meetings against Liverpool last season, and Erling Haaland caused problems in every match. The Norwegian found the back of the net in all three encounters, including a hat-trick during City’s FA Cup victory, and he was fouled four times across those fixtures.
Van Dijk committed at least one infringement in all three meetings, including two fouls during the league encounter at Anfield. The Liverpool captain is averaging only 0.33 fouls per 90 this season, but this selection is based heavily on the matchup against Man City. Liverpool will have to be aggressive at Anfield to stop Man City dominating possession, which could draw Van Dijk into duels higher up the field.
